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Brake Master Cylinder for Volkswagen Jetta

Aluminum brake master cylinder generating hydraulic pressure for the entire braking system in compact cars like the Volkswagen Jetta. It is a part of the braking system of a motor vehicle of headings 87.01 to 87.05, and is not a mounted brake lining, so it falls under tariff item 8708.30.99.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6%β€”6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6%β€”6%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States6%β€”6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6%β€”6%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6%β€”6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.30.91Lower: Free vs 6%

If the master cylinder is for the tractors of tariff item 8701.10.10, 8701.30.00, 8701.91.00, 8701.92.00, 8701.93.00, 8701.94.00 or 8701.95.90

Parts for those specific tractors are classified under 8708.30.91.

8708.30.11Lower: Free vs 6%

If the master cylinder is presented with the friction material already mounted (i.e., as a mounted brake lining) for tractors of tariff item 8701.10.10, 8701.30.00, 8701.91.00, 8701.92.00, 8701.93.00, 8701.94.00 or 8701.95.90

Mounted brake linings for those specific tractors are classified separately under 8708.30.11.

8708.30.19Same rate: 6%

If the master cylinder is presented with the friction material already mounted (i.e., as a mounted brake lining) for other vehicles

Mounted brake linings for other vehicles are classified under 8708.30.19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the master cylinder is not classified as a machine or apparatus of headings 84.01 to 84.79, as parts of general use are excluded from Chapter 87

β€’ Provide a detailed product description and the vehicle model it fits to assist CBSA officers

β€’ Check if the cylinder qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement, such as CUSMA, if originating from the US or Mexico

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